COASTAL GEOLOGY MINOR

(20 Credits)

The curriculum in the coastal geology minor is designed to provide the student with a thorough education in geologic processes and features typical of coastal areas. The program provides rigorous education and practical field experience for students preparing for a career or graduate education in coastal geological studies. Students interested in pursuing the coastal geology minor should consult with their major adviser and the coordinator of the geology minor to plan their program of study as early as possible. A student must earn a grade of ‘C’ or better in all courses to be applied toward the minor in coastal geology.

GEOL 102/102L

Environmental Geology/Laboratory (=MSCI 102/102L)

4

GEOL 111/111L

Physical Geology/Laboratory

4

GEOL 112/112L

The Origin and Evolution of the Marine Environment/ Laboratory (=MSCI 112/112L)

4

GEOL 304/304L

Marine Geology/Laboratory (=MSCI 304/304L)

4

GEOL 316/316L

Sedimentary Geology/Laboratory (=MSCI 316/316L)

4

Choose two from the following: (8 Credits)

8

GEOL 300/300L or above

MSCI 399

Independant Study/Internship

1-4

MSCI 416/416L

Hydrogeology/Laboratory (=GEOL 416/416L)

4

MSCI 440/440L

Applied Coastal Geophysics

4

MSCI 444/444L

Long-term Climate and Landscape Change/Laboratory

4

MSCI 445/445L

Coastal Processes/Laboratory

4

MSCI 497

Marine Science Senior Thesis

3

MSCI 499

Directed Undergraduate Research (approved by the Geology Minor coordinator)

3-6

Total Credits Required

20

A grade of ‘C’ or better is required in each course to be applied toward the minor.

No more than four credit hours of independent study, internship, and/or directed undergraduate research and/or senior thesis may be used toward minor credit